OBIT EXTRACTS: Surnames beginning with: "D" http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ ________________________________________________ Name: D'AGOSTINO, Robert W. Died: 21 May 2002; FL Born: (age 42) Spouse: "Beth" Burkhart Survived By: Wife; sons - Robert & Angelo; daughter - Karrah Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D9 Obit Date: 23 May 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DANKO, Joseph Died: 20 Oct 2004; Orlando, FL Born: 12 Jun 1943; Johnstown Parents: Michael, Jr., & Mary (Goff) Danko Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Michael III & Raymond Survived By: Daughter - Sonda Danko; brother - Daniel Danko Buried: Benshoff Hill Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DANKO, Joseph Died: 20 Oct 2004; Orlando, FL Born: (age 61) Buried: Benshoff Hill Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 6 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DARGAY, John Died: 3 Jun 2002; Colver Born: 15 Jul 1930; Colver Parents: George & Anna Dargay Prec. Death: Parents; brother - George Survived By: Brother - Paul; sister - Verna; 15 nieces & nephews Buried: Holy Name Cemetery; Ebensburg Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 5 Jun 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DATKO, Louis J. Died: 11 Apr 2002; Ardmore, PA Born: (age 74) Spouse: Nancy J. Riddle Survived By: Wife; children - Louis M., Karen J. Auman, Keith D., Brian D., Laurence C., Christopher, Nancy L.., Curtis R. Datko, Sheila M. Maurer, Alicia Y. Wagner; sister - Margaret Govekar; 32 grandchildren Buried: St. Denis Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 15 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DATKO, Louis J. Died: 11 Apr 2002; Johnstown Born: (age 74) Spouse: Nancy J. Riddle Survived By: Wife; children - Louis M., Karen J. Auman, Keith D., Brian D., Laurence C., Christopher, Nancy L., Curtis R. Datko, Sheila M. Mauer, Alicia Y. Wagner; sister - Margaret Govekar Buried: St. Denis Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 15 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DAVIS, Amy Died: 16 Nov 1935; Cleveland, OH Born: (age 59); Llanidloss?, Wales Spouse: Elmer Davis (m. abt. 1904) Prec. Death: Husband (d. abt. 1920) Survived By: Daughter - Mrs. William Albert Hughes; brothers - Richard, George, Teddy; sister - Annie Buried: a Cleveland cemetery Newspaper: Daily Tribune Obit Date: 18 Nov 1935 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: DAVIS, Bradly W. Died: 1 Jul 2006 Born: (age 21) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 3 Jul 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DAVIS, Bradly W. Died: 1 Jul 2006; Windber Born: 31 Jul 1984; Johnstown Parents: Robert Davis Sr. & Deanna (Bennett) Davis-Dukery Prec. Death: Uncle - Johnny; aunt - Rose Tribech Survived By: Father; step-mother - Rhonda Shank; mother; step-father - Tim Dukery; brothers - Robert Jr, Scott Davis; sister - Tara Dukery; son - Ethan Tyler Davis; paternal grandparents - Fred & Janet (Zarket) Davis; maternal grandparents - John & Darlene (Hipp) Bennett; nieces - Carlie Hazelett & Angelina Davis; numerous aunts, uncles & cousins Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Jul 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DAVIS, Elva M. Died: 4 Oct 2006; Memorial Medical Center Born: (age 96) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DAVIS, Elva Mae Died: 4 Oct 2006 Born: 1 May 1910; Conemaugh Parents: Merton & Mary Helena (Burley) Davis Prec. Death: Parents; siblings - Violet A. Redmond, Rev. William J. Davis, the Rev. Alfred P. Davis, Esther G. Davis Survived By: Sister - Lela Agnew; nieces - Rachel & Elizabeth "Betty" Davis, Linda Heidenthal (w/o Michael), Barbara Bryant (w/o Kenneth); nephews - Richard J. Davis (h/o Carol Anderson), William J. Davis, Jr.; numerous cousins, grandnieces & grandnephews Buried: Wesley Chapel Cemetery Newspaper: TD Obit Date: 6 Oct 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DAVIS, Henrietta VonLunen Died: 22 Jul 2003; Select Specialty Hospital Born: 11 Aug 1906; Johnstown Parents: George & Jessie (Leventry) VonLunen Spouse: Dr. C. Reginald Prec. Death: Parents; husband; sister - Emily Raab; brothers - Dwight, George Jr., Charles; grandson - Bruce V. L. Shelton Survived By: Daughter - Barbara VonLunen Davis Shelton; grandchildren - Larry D. Shelton (h/o Penny); great-grandchildren - Trevor, Timothy, T.L., Jason, Abby, & Andrew; 2 great-great-grandchildren Buried: Private Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 24 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DAVIS, Oscar L. "Tyke" Died: 19 Jul 2003; Indiana Regional Medical Center Born: 14 Aug 1967; Spangler Parents: Richard T. & Lois M. (Marsh) Davis Spouse: Lois Davis Survived By: Parents; wife; stepchildren - Jeffrey & Justin; siblings - Kim (w/o George Polenik), Nancy Davis; nephews - Trentin & Ian Buried: McDowell Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 21 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DAVIS, William A. Died: 3 Dec 2004 Born: (age 84) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DAVISON, William R., Dr. Died: 3 Dec 2004; Memorial Mission Hospitals; Asheville, Born: (age 78) Buried: In Johnstown Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DeARMEY, Max A. (Rev.) Died: 6 Apr 2002 Born: 10 May 1920; Orbisonia, PA Parents: Harry J. & P. Eva (Varner) DeArmey Spouse: Helen E. Shaffer (m. 56 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Catherine Baith; brother - Richard Survived By: Wife; 4 children - Cary L. (h/o Hazel Works), sus (w/o Jack C. Lipscomb), Timothy J., Mary Kay (w/o Rev. D. Wayne Lasure); 9 grandchildren - Douglas Moyer, Bill DeArmey, Eric Lasure, Scott DeArmey, Travis DeArmey, Matthew Lasure, Tara (Lasure) Mauzy, Julie DeArmey, Jesse Lasure; 2 great-grandchildren - Taylor & Quintin Moyer; 5 step-grandchildren; 10 step-great-granchildren Buried: Thomas Mennonite Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 8 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DeARMIN, John A. "Jack" Died: 11 Jun 2005; TX Born: (age 66) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 8 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DEC, Stanley M. Died: 6 Apr 2002; Memorial Medical Center Born: (age 82) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 9 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DECK, Wilbur S. Died: 4 Apr 2005; Windber Medical Center Born: 19 Jul 1919; Los Angeles, CA Parents: Quillas & Martha (Stoll) Deck Spouse: Lucille B. (Barnes) Prec. Death: Parents; two sisters Survived By: Wife; daughter - Janet L. Deck-Fisher; 2 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brother. Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 7 Jul 2005 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DECKER, James S. "Crow" Died: 1 Nov 2004; New Florence Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DECKER, James Stewart "Crow" Died: 1 Nov 2004; New Florence Born: 17 Dec 1950; Johnstown Parents: Robert & Verna (Nadolski) Decker Spouse: Janie Lee Bouch Prec. Death: Parents; brother - Robert Nadolski; sister - Bonnie Decker Survived By: Wife; son - Ryan (h/o Cathie); sisters - Victoria "Ficki" Beppler (w/o Harry, Jr.), Linda Decker; brother - Frank Decker; several nieces & nephews Buried: Armagh Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 3 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DeGIULIO, Earl G. Died: 25 May 2006, Johnstown Born: 16 Dec 1915, Johnstown Parents: Frank & Eleanor (Silak) DeGiulio Spouse: Nell I. (Murtha) Prec. Death: brother, Lawrence Williams, sister, Beatrice Yeaglin Survived By: wife; son & daughter-in-law, Frank & Carol DeGiulio, granddaughter, Erin E. DeGiulio, grandson, Alexander J. DeGiulio, nephew, Lawrence Williams, Earl Williams, Richard Williams, niece, Kathleen (Williams) Bell Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Jun 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DeGREGORIO, Anthony Died: 28 Jan 2004; Beverly Health System Born: 5 Dec 1923; Passaic, NJ Parents: Pasqualle & Maria (Di-Cerbo) DeGregorio Spouse: Anna Johncola Prec. Death: Parents; wife Survived By: Sister-in-law - Joan DeLusa Buried: St. John Gualbert Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 30 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DEIST, Larry E. Died: 17 Apr 2002; Ephrata Born: 17 Apr 1942; Somerset Parents: James Daniel & Ethel (Emert) Deist Spouse: Erelene Binion Prec. Death: Father (d. 9 Dec 1983); infant son - Jerome Edward Deist (d. 16 Dec 1964); brother - 1st Lt Roy D. Deist (d. 27 Mar 1976) Survived By: Mother; son - Robert (h/o Cynthia Dellinger); daughter - Lana Deist; grandchildren - Robert Deist II & Rebecca Deist; former wife; sister - Sandra (widow of Richard Bowser) Buried: Jenner Crossroads Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 22 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DELL, Charlotte D. Died: 29 Sep 1951; Follansbee, WV Born: 11 Oct 1878; Altoona Parents: J. H. & Alice (Cornelius) Barnes Spouse: Joseph Dell Prec. Death: Husband (d. 1940) Survived By: Daughters - Mrs. Betty LeLanchon, Mrs. Naomi Noffsinger Sr., Mrs. Katherine Hancock, Miss Charlotte Ruth Dell; brothers - B. F. Barnes, C. W. Barnes Newspaper: Johnstown Tribune Obit Date: 29 Sep 1951 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury Comments: Obit copy incomplete ________________________________________________ Name: DELLARCIPRITO, Nicola Died: 28 Feb 1954; Veterans Hospital, Altoona Born: (age 57) Buried: St. Anthony's Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 22 Obit Date: 2 Mar 1954 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury Comments: a.k.a. Nick Dill ________________________________________________ Name: DePOLO, Grace S. Died: 18 Nov 2004 Born: (age 95) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 20 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DePOLO, William J. "Chip" Died: 26 Jul 2003; Memorial Medical Center Born: 19 Jul 1915; Windber Parents: Anthony & Mary (Ianni) DePolo Spouse: Katharine Zimmerman (m. 53 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; brothers - Phillip, Nick, Albert; sister - Edith Survived By: Wife; sisters - Sadie Taormina, Rose Senella; sister-in-law - Evelyn Giordano DePolo; numerous nieces & nephews Buried: St. Anthony Mausoleum Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 28 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DeSANTES, Lena M. Died: 21 Apr 2002; Altoona Hospital Born: 30 Apr 1914; Gallitzin Parents: John & Rose (Michaelangelo) Joseph Spouse: Paris A. (m. 19 Jun 1938) Prec. Death: Parents; daughter - Janet Arseniu )d. 16 Jan 1987); granddaughter Christa Pipta (d. 22 Dec 1998); sister - Mary Bambocci; brother - Henry Joseph Survived By: Husband; children - Paris (h/o Josephine Magargi), Judith; son-in-law - Christ Arseniu; grandchildren - Stephanie Prann (w/o Ron), Simone Romance (w/o Robert II), Nicole Parrish (w/o Michael), Nichele DeSantes, Jason Arseniu; great-grandchildren - Trey & Tanner Romance; siblings - Angeline DeMichaelangelo, Gilda Zavodni, Eugene Joseph Buried: St. Patrick Catholic Church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 23 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DEW, Jadaha Lin Died: 19 Apr 2002; Columbus, OH Born: 1 Mar 2002; Columbus, OH Parents: Nathan Dew & Tina Morris Survived By: Parents; sisters - Juana Andrews & JaQuala Andrews - brothers - Josh Edmonds & Jahemier and Jahwon Dew; aunt - Teronda Baxter; material grandmother - Melinda Morris; cousin - Lakeisha Morris & family; godparents - Currby & Amy; great-grandmother - Ruth Morris Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 23 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DeYULIS, Diane Died: 24 Apr 2002 Born: (age 45) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C9 Obit Date: 26 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DeYULIS, Diane Died: 24 Apr 2002 Born: 9 Dec 1956; Johnstown Parents: Anthony & Alma (Schirato) DeYulis Prec. Death: Sister - Louise Jackovich; brother - Mario DeYulis Survived By: Parents; siblings - Francis (h/o Susan), Madeline (w/o William Cox), Nancy (w/o Richard DeSantis), Elaine (w/o Ernest Sekerak), Mary (w/o Daniel Llewellyn), Christine (w/o Kenneth Robinson); sister-in-law - Kathy DeYuhs; nieces & nephews - Wendy, Slade, Marla, Seth, Nicole, David, Sara, Natalie, Shane, Jeremy, Ernie, Dustin, Danny, Gina, Allison, & Kenny Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 25 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DIAMOND, Marie Bertha Died: 30 Jun 2006 Born: (age 85) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Jul 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DIAMOND, Marie Bertha (Pierce) Died: 30 Jun 2006 Born: (age 85); Portage Spouse: Gerald Diamond (m. 64 yrs) Prec. Death: Husband; brothers - Robert "Bingo" Pierce, Charles "Pete" Pierce Survived By: Daughter - Bonnie Statts (w/o Albert); son - Jerry (h/o Barbara); grandchildren - Debra Dodd (w/o Rusty), Jodi Fisher (w/o Richard), Matthew Diamond, Greg Statts (h/o Angie); great-grandchildren - Kayla Soldat, Timothy Manley, Richard Fisher III, Heidi & Hunter Timmons, Erin Dodd; sister - Isabell "sis" Squillario; brother - Kenneth Trimbath (h/o Peggy Ann) Buried: Northlawn Memorial Gardens Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 2 Jul 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DIBRIN, Cecelia Died: 9 Jun 1978; Columbia, PA Born: 12 Jul 1889; CZ Parents: John & magaline Chiba Spouse: Stephen J. Cibrin Prec. Death: Parents; husband; son - William Survived By: Children - Mrs. Magdaline Marcinek, Stephen M. (h/o Mary Hrbal), Mrs. Helen Kmett, Margaret Jarabak (w/o Andrew), Sister Anne ASC, Eleanor Sistka (w/o Michael); 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren Buried: SS Peter & Paul's Catholic Church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 30 Obit Date: 12 Jun 1978 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: DiBUONO, Betty Lou Died: 31 Mar 2002 Born: 10 Jan 1930; Windber Parents: Andrew C. & Edna E. (Baylor) Harclerode Spouse: August F. DiBuono (m. 49 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Gladys Kisamore; sister-in-law - Mary Barabas Survived By: Husband; son - David (h/o Joyce Rouser); grandsons - Michael & Nicholas; sisters - Virginia Zahorchak (w/o John), Ruth McCullough; brothers - Raymond (h/o Frances Foust), Kenneth; brother-in-law - James Kisamore; numerous nieces & nephews; sisters-in-law - Jen Kot, Kay Caramico, Josephine Cavalle, Estelle DePra; brother-in-law - Louis Cavalle Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 2 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DiBUONO, Betty Lou Died: 31 Mar 2002; Moxham Born: 10 Jan 1930; Windber Parents: Andrew C. & Edna E. (Baylor) Harclerode Spouse: August F. DiBuono (m. 49 yrs.) Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Gladys Kisamore; sister-in-law - Mary Barabas Survived By: Husband; son - David (h/o Joyce Rouser); grandsons - Michael & Nicholas; sisters - Virginia (w/o John Zahorchak), Ruth McCullough; brothers - Raymond (h/o Frances Foust), Kenneth Harclerode; brother-in-law - James Kisamore; numerous nieces & nephews; sisters-in-law - Jen Kot, Kay Caramico, Josephine Cavalle, Estelle DePra; brother-in-law - Louis Cavalle Buried: Grandview Mausoleum Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 2 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DICK, John G. "Jack" Died: 23 Jun 2005; Sarasota, FL Born: 6 Mar 1922 Spouse: Ruth Jones (m. 63 yrs) Survived By: Wife; daughter - Nancy Fehl (w/o George); brother - Charles, 7 nieces & nephews; 2 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Jul 2005 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DICKERT, Edna Mae (Karshin) Died: 8 Nov 2004; Colonial Manor, York, PA Born: 29 Mar 1915; Johnstown Parents: Fred & Bertha (Sablosky) Karshin Spouse: John O. Dickert Prec. Death: Parents; husband; sister - Dorothy King Survived By: Daughters - Dorothea Dickert, Elaine Shoemaker; granddaughters - Candice Shoemaker, Elizabeth Tice (w/o Joshua) Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 10 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DICKERT, Edna Mae (Karshin) Died: 8 Nov 2004 Born: (age 89) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 11 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DIEHL, Lavern Died: 2 May 2002; Presbyterian Home Born: (age 82) Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: E7 Obit Date: 5 May 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DIEHL, Russell James Died: 18 Apr 2002; Bon Secours-Holy Family Hosp. Born: 19 Jul 1962; Johnstown Parents: Fay E. & Marie J. Diehl Prec. Death: Father; brother - Ronald J. Survived By: Mother; brothers - David, Sam, & Raymond; sisters - Diane M. Stiffler & Irene Jackson Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C13 Obit Date: 20 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DIETRICH, Albert Died: 7 May 1948; Hastings Born: 23 Dec 1863; Chest Twp. Parents: Martin & Christina (Yahner) Dietrich Spouse: Mary Allen McHugh Prec. Death: Wife; son - Albert Survived By: Children - Christine & Elward; siblings - Matthew, Martin, Mrs. Laura Long, Herman, Emory, Mrs. Frank Abel Buried: St. Bernard's Catholic Church cemetery; Hastings Newspaper: Daily Tribune Obit Date: 8 May 1948 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: DiGIULIO, Anita Died: 14 Jan 2004 Born: (age 93) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 15 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DiGIULIO, Anita C. "MeeMa" Died: 14 Jan 2004; Memorial Medical Center Born: 11 May 1910; Windber Parents: Michael & Emma (Auriti) Dell'Arciprete Spouse: Ralph DiGiulio Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 1968); grandson - James "Jimmy" Burns; brothers - Garibaldi & Albert; sisters - Delia D'Arcangelo, Gilda DeMarco & Ruby Klaber Survived By: Children - Ralph James (h/o Linda Hagerman), Lorraine (w/o James Burns), Carmine (h/o Dorothy Honadle), Mary Elizabeth, Dolores Hobba, Margaret Bahorik, & Gary; grandchildren - Carmine, Jeanne (w/o Phil Hamand), Michael DiGiulio (h/o Stacey), Chris (Burns) (w/o Ralph; Christina (w/o Tracy McCarty), Deanne Hobba, David Burns, Jackie Hobba, Susan Burns; Tracie (w/o Pete Dudevoir), Vince Bahorik, Justin Bahorik; great-grandchildren - Zach & Ryin McCarty, Josh Hobba, Danielle, C.J. & Emma DiGiulio, Jonathan McGill, Michael Hamad, Nick, Devin & Grace DiGiulio, Ariel Dudevoir, Emily Bahorik; sister - Mary Scallion; sister-in-law - Anne Alessandrini, Thressa DiGiulio, Mary Turcato, Vick DeMarco Buried: St. Anthony of Padual Catholic Church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 16 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DiMARTINO, Mary Died: 14 Apr 2002; Windber Medical Center Born: 11 Mar 1914; Venango Co. Parents: Samuel & Rose (Balladini) Sepp Spouse: Bernard DiMartino Prec. Death: Parents; husband; son - Louis; twin brother - Joseph; brothers - Isadore Benedict & Samuel Jr.; sister - Frances Grisin Survived By: Daughter - Sr. Marie Bernard; son - Francis Martino (h/o Jacquelyn Belfigio), daughter-in-law - Bev. Martino; grandchildren - Bernard J. Martino (h/o Meredith), Scott & Megan Martino; several nieces & nephews Buried: church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 15 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DiMARTINO, Mary Sepp Died: 15 Apr 2002 Born: (age 88) Buried: St. Anthony of Padua Church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 16 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DIPKO, Evelyn R. Died: 1 Dec 2004; Maple Winds Care Center; Portage Born: 5 Dec 1927; St. Benedict Parents: Charles & Mary (Marano) Gross Spouse: John J. Dipko (m. 26 Nov 1955) Prec. Death: Parents; sisters - Frances Cantagello, Dorothy Gross Survived By: Husband; children - Jon Sunderland (h/o Mary Nicolletti), Georgia Black, Richard Sunderland (h/o Pam Hileman); 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; siblings 0 Charles Gross Jr., Mary Lou Susko, Dorothy Ann Holcolmb Buried: Richland Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 3 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DITTMAR, Helen B. Died: 26 Jul 1983; Memorial Hospital Born: 15 Aug 1903; Johnstown Parents: J. Wallace & Blanche (Betzel) Paul Spouse: Edward A. Dittmar (m. 55 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Husband; sisters - Edith F. Paul, M. Josephine Paul Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 30 Obit Date: 27 Jul 1983 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: DITTO, Irene Died: 5 Oct 1927; Memorial Hospital Born: (age 33) Spouse: Peter Ditto Survived By: Husband; 6 small children Buried: Ukranian Orthodox Church cemetery Newspaper: Nanty Glo Journal Obit Date: 6 Oct 1927 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: DIXON, Bernice I. Died: 26 Apr 2002; Indian Haven Rest Home, Indiana Born: 24 May 1913; Berlin Parents: John Earl & Hattie (Tipton) Hay Spouse: Telford Dixon (m. 65 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Husband; son - Bernie (h/o Lyn Berezansky), daughter - Patricia Ann (w/o James Walker); grandchildren - Jeffrey, Ryan, Meghan, Colleen Dixon, Paul Kuty; brother - George Hay; sister - Alice Stutzman Buried: Casebeer Lutheran Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C14 Obit Date: 27 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DIXON, Bernice I. Died: 26 Apr 2002 Born: (age 88) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: E8 Obit Date: 28 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DLEMENS, Lawrence J. (Dr.) Died: 28 Nov 2004; Scottsdale, AZ Born: 19 Jul 1934; Jonstown Spouse: Barbara Prec. Death: Daughter - Lawranne Survived By: Wife; son - Larry (h/o Lindsey); 6 grandchildren Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 1 Dec 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DOBROWOLSKY, William F. Died: 21 Jan 2004; Altoona Hospital Born: 19 Jul 1927; South Fork Parents: Frank & Mary (Smiegel) Dobrowolsky Spouse: Romayne Ritchey (m. 54 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; infant daughter; twin grandsons; 4 sisters Survived By: Wife; children - Bill Jr. (h/o Eileen), Tom (h/o Eunice), David (h/o Debbie), Kevin (h/o Robin), Daryl, Sandra Hershberger (w/o Dan), Patricia Leap; 21 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; siblings - Stella Savino, Annie Lazaration, Helen Munko, Barb Dolan, Don Buried: Mount Moriah Cemetery; Blue Knob Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 22 Jan 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DONAHUE, Russell P. Died: 4 Apr 2002; Middletown Regional Hosp. Born: 13 Aug 1916; Patton Parents: George A. & Mary Martha (Mulligan) Donahue Spouse: Katherine Reeves Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Mary C. Donahue; brothers - Leo, Thomas, James & William Survived By: Wife; sister - Rose M. Toner Buried: St. Mary's Cemetery; Patton Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 6 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DONCH, Michael F. Died: 4 Apr 2002; HAID A Manor Born: 11 May 1915; Carroltown Parents: Michael & Elizabeth (Papcun) Donch Spouse: (1) Leona Falatic; (2) Irene Manion-Donch Prec. Death: Parents; 2 wives; sisters - Mary Fedor, Catherine Farrington, Anna "Pat" Donch, Helen Kiesel, Cecelia Williams & Betty Schnorr; brother - John; stepson - Bob Manion Survived By: Daughter - Elizabeth (w/o Mark Elliott); son - Michael (h/o Claire Reese); 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; step-children - Harriet Rematt, Bernard Manion, Elaine Young, & Jane O'Donnell. Brother of George Donch & Margaret "Peggy" Bak. Buried: St. Benedict Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 5 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DOPP, Edna Clara Died: 20 Jun 1974; Wilmore Born: 23 Feb 1888; Gallitzin Parents: Asbury & Jane (O/Brien) Skiles Spouse: Edward Dopp Prec. Death: Husband (d. 17 Oct 1955) Survived By: Children - George Edward (h/o Ruth Coldren), Ruth Martin (h/o Amie); Mrs. Hazel Soltroff, Mrs. Mabel Makepeace; 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sisters - Mrs. Zella Dugan, Mrs. Ida Hobbs Buried: Forest Lawn Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 21 Jun 1974 Contributed By: Diann Olsen ________________________________________________ Name: DOPP, Edward, Sr. Died: 17 Oct 1955; Wilmore Born: 27 Jul 1974; Pringle Hill Parents: George & Anna (Pringle) Dopp Spouse: Edna Skiles Survived By: Wife; children - Mabel Makepeace (w/o Robert), Mrs. Hazel Claycomb; Ruth Martin (w/o Amie), Edward Jr.; sister - Mrs. Amelia Bloom Buried: Forest Lawn Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 18 Oct 1955 Contributed By: Diann Olsen ________________________________________________ Name: DORSEY, Elizabeth "Tank" Died: 26 Apr 2002 Born: (age 85) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: E8 Obit Date: 28 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DRAGOVICH, Andrew T. Died: 14 Apr 2002; Atrium Manor Born: 14 May 1915; Johnstown Parents: Nicholas & Mary (Frelick) Dragovich Spouse: Margaret Sedlemeyer (m. 56 yrs) Prec. Death: Parents; sister - Mary Kondash; brother - Michael Dragovich Survived By: Wife; daughter - Deborah (w/o George Kollar); granddaughter - Leah Kollar; siblings - Charles Dragovich, Rudolph Dragovich Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 15 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DRAGOVICH, Andrew T. Died: 14 Apr 2002; Altrium Manor Born: (age 86) Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 16 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DRASS, Mary E. "Betty" Died: 3 Jul 2002; Altoona Hospital Born: 12 Oct 1938; Loretto Parents: Harvey & Catherine (Hogue) Conrad Spouse: Elwood James Drass, Jr. (m. 1 Oct 1960) Prec. Death: Parents; 2 infant children; brother; 2 sisters Survived By: Husband; children - Michael (h/o Tammy Renaud), Denice; granddaughter - Ashlynd Drass; siblings - Marie Bollens, Elmer, John Harvey, William, Eugene Buried: St. Michael's Cemetery; Loretto Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 6 Jul 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DRAVISH, Michael Died: 20 Apr 1946; Berlin Born: (age 78); Austria Parents: John & Malla (Kocur) Dravish Spouse: Catherine Monjack Survived By: Wife; 9 children - John, Emmit, Mrs. Oscar Nicholson, Mrs. Metro Julia, Peter, Michael Jr., Pfc. Wasco, Anna, Evelyn Buried: Pine Hill Cemetery Newspaper: Daily Tribune Obit Date: 22 Apr 1946 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: DREIKORN, Emma (Lentz) Died: 6 May 1948; Mercy Hospital Born: (age 59) Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Daily Tribune Obit Date: 8 May 1948 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: DRENNING, Shirley Jone Died: 2 Nov 2004; Windber Born: 14 Nov 1936; West St. Clair Twp. Parents: Sewel & Goldie (Mock) Wentz Spouse: Charles Drunning (m. 13 Jul 1957) Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 2 Dec 1998); brothers - Gerald & Homer Survived By: Brothers - Kirby Wentz, Victor Wentz, Edward Wentz, Stanford Wentz; sister - Rosie Drunning; niece - Linda Wentz Buried: Mock Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DROSJACK, Michael Died: 22 Apr 2002; Hartford, CN Born: 27 Jan 1916; Philadelphia Parents: Wasyl Charles & Rosalia (Solgan) Drosjack Spouse: Catherine Syriod Prec. Death: Parents; wife; brothers - Walter, John, & Charles Jr. Survived By: Children - Michael (h/o Jeanne Ashford), Kathryn (w/o Samuel Prentice), Beverly (w/o W. Scott Ryczek); grandchildren - Matthew & Melissa Drosjack, Katrina Prentice, Jason, Cierra & Alyson Ryczek; siblings - Stephen (h/o Olga Kinash), Peter Drosjack (h/o Nellie Kravetz); sister-in-law - Mae (Zolobecky) Drosjack; brother-in-law - Michael Syroid; number of nieces 7 nephews Buried: St. Vladimir Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 25 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DROSJACK, Michael Died: 22 Apr 2002; Hartford, CT Born: 27 Jan 1916; Philadelphia Parents: Wasyl Charles & Rosalia (Solgan) Drosjak Spouse: Catherine Syriod Prec. Death: Parents; wife; brothers - Walter & Charles Jr. Survived By: Children - Michael (h/o Jeanne Ashford), Kathryn (w/o Samuel Prentice), Beverly (w/o W. Scott Ryczek; grandchildren - Matthew & Melissa Drosjack, Sam & Katrina Prentice, Jason, Cierra & Alyson Ryczek; siblings - Stephen (h/o Olga Kinash), Peter (h/o Nellie Kravetz); sister-in-law - Mae (Zolobecky) Drosjack; brother-in-law - Michael Syroid; number of nieces & nephews Buried: St. Vladimir Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C5 Obit Date: 24 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DRUMMEY, Dorothy L. (Wood) Died: 3 Nov 2006; Plymouth, Mass. Born: b. Bridgewater, Mass. Spouse: Paul R. Drummey (m. 54 yrs.) Survived By: Husband; children - Sue D. Newman, Sean P. Drummey, Mark W. Drummey; brothers - Chester & Donald Wood; 7 grandchildren Buried: Holyhood Cemetery; Brookline, Mass. Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 7 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DRUNNING, Shirley Jone Died: 2 Nov 2004; Windber Born: 14 Nov 1936; West St. Clair Twp. Parents: Sewel & Goldie (Mock) Wentz Spouse: Charles Drenning (m. 13 Jul 1957) Prec. Death: Parents; husband (d. 2 Dec 1998); brothers - Gerald & Homer Survived By: Brothers - Kirby Wentz, Victor Wentz, Edward Wentz, Stanford Wentz; sister - Rosie Drunning Buried: Mock Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 3 Nov 2004 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DUBIANSKY, Susan Died: 14 Apr 2002 Born: 24 Sep 1909; Johnstown Parents: George & Sophia (Jatzenik) Dubiansky Prec. Death: Parents Survived By: Cousins - Julia Maichak, Mary Kelly Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: D7 Obit Date: 17 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DUBYAK, Anna P. Died: 4 Apr 2002; HAIDA Manor Born: 16 Apr 1921; Carrolltown Parents: Michael & Anna (Kondisko) Zurenko Spouse: George Dubyak Prec. Death: Parents; husband; son - Donald G.; brothers - Joseph, John, Edward, Francis, Leo, & Charles; sisters - Margaret Zemlock; Marie Blasko Survived By: Children - Edward J. Dubyak (h/o Missy) & Karen Ann Poptic (w/o Jim); grandchildren - Shelly Wentworth (w/o Joe); Jimmy Poptic; siblings - Lucille Dranchak, Louise Ambrisco Buried: St. Benedict Catholic Church Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C7 Obit Date: 8 Apr 2002 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DULL, Mertha Died: 2 Mar 1954; Memorial Hospital Born: 10 Mar 1884; Somerset Co. Parents: Edward & Polly Thomas Spouse: Edward Dull Prec. Death: Husband (d. Oct 1946) Survived By: Daughters - Dorothy (w/o John Meyer), Grace (w/o Robert Meyer); brother - Harry; 1 granddaughter Buried: Richland Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: 22 Obit Date: 2 Mar 1954 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: DULL, Phyllis M. (Stein) Died: 3 Jul 2006 Spouse: Jim F. Dull Survived By: Husband; children - Jonathan F. & Matthew James; brother - Michael Stein; nephew - Michael Stein Jr. Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 4 Jul 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DUNHAM, Forest W., Jr. Died: 6 Nov 2006; Johnstown Born: 14 Jan 1931; Johnstown Parents: Forest W. Sr., & Mary (Gabriel) Dunham Spouse: Barbara Podhorez Prec. Death: parents Survived By: Wife; sister - Mary Louise Slezak; niece - Paula Delich; nephew - Jack Slezak; great-nieces - Ashley Delich, Samantha Slezak, Abbi Slezak; great-nephew - Jared Delich Buried: Grandview Cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 7 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DUNHAM, Forest W., Jr. Died: 6 Nov 2006; Johnstown Born: (age 75) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat Obit Date: 8 Nov 2006 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________ Name: DURIGA, Richard J. "Muggs" Died: 28 Feb 1992; Conemaugh Hospital Born: 29 Mar 1939; Johnstown Parents: John & Ann (Dadey) Duriga Survived By: Parents; brothers - Phillip, Raymond; nieces - Joyce & Denise Buried: St. Francis Catholic Church cemetery Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: B5 Obit Date: 1 Mar 1992 Contributed By: Lynne Canterbury ________________________________________________ Name: DYNON, Clare L. Died: 27 Jun 2003 Born: (age 92) Newspaper: Tribune-Democrat News. Page: C11 Obit Date: 1 Jul 2003 Contributed By: Lisa Baker ________________________________________________